EMEA Equity Research Analyst

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London seeks an Equity Research Analyst to join their Banks Equity Research Team. The role involves developing sector expertise, maintaining valuation models, and communicating insights to institutional clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in finance or math, excellent communication skills, and a strong analytical approach. This role offers professional growth supported by extensive training and mentorship within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Exposure to the financial or banking sector.
• Ability to engage and influence partners and stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for team-focused collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought-leadership to institutional clients.
• Maintain and update valuation models and databases.
• Prepare materials for research reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical approach

Strong numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Relationship-building skills

Education

Background in finance, engineering, math, or computer science

Job description

Join our Banks Equity Research Team in London, where you will develop sector expertise, deliver actionable insights, and contribute to our top-ranked Global Research franchise. If you are passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.

As an Equity Research Analyst in the Banks Equity Research Team, you should have an interest in equities, markets, companies, and thematic trends, and a passion for building expertise in the Banks sector. Equity Research is part of J.P. Morgan’s number 1 ranked Global Research franchise. Each team is grouped by sector expertise and aims to provide actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our institutional clients to make well-informed and strategic investment decisions. We bring clarity to complex situations through extensive sector knowledge and a deep understanding of global markets. You will be working within our top-ranked team under the mentorship and guidance of the senior analysts, developing thought-leading company, sector, and thematic reports, and delivering the team’s stock and sector insights to our institutional clients. In addition to your direct team responsibilities, you will be part of a network of inquisitive, smart, and collaborative individuals who have gained significant responsibility and exposure at an early career stage. We provide extensive department-wide training and professional development to support career growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with senior colleagues in the team to provide thought-leadership to institutional clients with respect to the sector
• Maintain and update valuation models and databases
• Prepare materials for the regular publication of research reports, including data analysis and presentation
• Contribute to the writing of research reports, including quarterly results alerts, stock reports, and thematic pieces
• Communicate with institutional investors and company representatives, as well as internal clients (Sales, Sales-Traders, and Traders)
• Stay abreast of company and industry developments

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to the financial or banking sector in some capacity
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; you can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for a team-focused environment where each individual’s insight and expertise is valued
• An analytical approach to building and maintaining financial models
• Strong numeracy skills
• Great attention to detail
• Relationship‑building skills — you should feel comfortable connecting with a wide range of individuals, have the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently both to colleagues and external clients, and possess a talent for distilling complex issues into specific conclusion

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong modelling skills, with the ability to forecast and a preferred understanding of bank regulations
• Background in finance, engineering, math, or computer science

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities